Cranberry season is in full swing! Celebrate the holidays and wintertime with Recipes Using Fresh Cranberries.
In this collection of recipes using fresh cranberries, you will find a range of sweet and savory dishes that showcase this delicious fruit.
From appetizers and side dishes to desserts and drinks, these recipes are perfect for any occasion.
Be sure to check out my other delicious Winter Recipes!
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Fresh cranberries are a staple of the holiday season, and their tart flavor and bright red color can add a burst of flavor to a variety of dishes.
From cranberry sauce and relish to baked goods and cocktails, fresh cranberries are a versatile ingredient that can be used in many recipes.
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Whether you are looking to make a classic cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving or want to experiment with new flavor combinations, there are plenty of ways to incorporate fresh cranberries into your cooking.
Recipes Using Fresh Cranberries
Cranberry Cheesecake
This rich, festive Cranberry Cheesecake combines classic flavor with a homemade cranberry compote-infused layer above a crust sweetly made with light brown sugar and graham crackers.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Perfectly blending the sweetness of sugar with the tartness of cranberries, this ridiculously easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce will be a hit at your next holiday dinner.
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Pork Chops with Cranberry
Delicious and full of flavor fresh cranberries are combined with pork chops to create the juiciest, most flavorful pork chops you’ve ever had.
Holiday Cranberry Punch
Tangy, tart, sweet and absolutely delicious, this Holiday Cranberry Punch is sure to be the star of the celebration with its powerful berry flavor of cranberries and raspberries with a hint of vanilla.
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Roasted Maple Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Roasted Brussel sprouts tossed with fresh cranberries, bacon and seasoned with real maple syrup. You can't go wrong with this amazing holiday side dish.
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Cranberry Bread
This cranberry bread is full of whole cranberries and is topped with an orange glaze. A perfect holiday treat for breakfast or brunch!
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Cranberry Apple Skillet Chicken
Tender juicy chicken in a sweet and savory sauce full of apple cider, cranberries and apple slices. After searing the chicken thighs on the stove top the one pan dish is finished in the oven.
Cranberry Pear Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger
This gorgeous, delicious Cranberry Pear Sauce is super quick, easy to make and does not include any refined sugar.
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Baked Brie with Cabernet Cranberry Cherry Sauce
Baked brie en croute is a luxurious appetizer, and this one goes the extra mile with a flavorful cabernet cranberry cherry sauce.
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Easy Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe with a Cake Mix
Fresh cranberries become the star of this Easy Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake! It is the perfect recipe for your holiday celebration.
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Oven Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta
This vibrant side dish has amazing textures and flavors. Add Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta to your holiday table.
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Cranberry Apple Crisp
Cranberry Apple Crisp takes the best of sweet apple crisp and adds a tart cranberry twist! The fruit is topped with a delicious brown sugar oatmeal topping for a deliciously comforting dessert.
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How to Make Sugared Cranberries (aka Candied Cranberries)
These sweet/tart Sugared Cranberries (aka Candied Cranberries) have a hint of vanilla flavor and a ton of sparkle and holiday bling! They’re very easy to make and a fun project to do with kids around the holidays.
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Cranberry Spiral Bread with Ginger and Pecans
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Cranberry Custard Pie
Cranberry custard pie is made with fresh cranberries, homemade custard filling, and a little bit of orange, too! It is perfect for the holidays!
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Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry orange relish is a fresh side dish that goes perfectly with chicken or turkey. This easy, 3-ingredient side dish takes just 5 minutes to make!
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Cranberry Upside Down Cake
Cranberries add a beautiful and festive touch to this tender and moist upside down cake!
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Cranberry Fluff
Cranberry Fluff is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any great meal. A simple, easy and kid friendly recipe that has been around for generations!
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Cranberry Muffins Recipe
These Cranberry Muffins are soft and fluffy with a bakery-quality crumb. Bursting with fresh cranberries and finished with a sparkling sugar crust, they’re hard to resist!
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Apple Cranberry Pie
Apples get a tart, pretty companion in the Apple Cranberry Pie. A hint of orange and spices give this pie a perfect blend of unique and traditional flavors.
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Crispy cranberry buttermilk pancakes
These old fashioned cranberry buttermilk pancakes are crispy, buttery, and delicious! Cinnamon spiced, with some tart bursts from cranberries, you will love these!
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Fresh Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
These cranberry white chocolate cookies are filled with fresh cranberries for bursts of tang balanced by the sweetness of white chocolate! They're soft, chewy and full of flavor for a fun, wintery Christmas cookie!
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15 Minute Cranberry Brie Bites
These cranberry Brie bites are easy to make and ready in a snap! They are the perfect appetizer for every holiday gathering!
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Cranberry Apple Walnut Stuffing Recipe
This delicious Cranberry Apple Walnut Stuffing Recipe is chock-full of yummy fruits and veggies and looks really beautiful too.
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No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bars
These no-bake cheesecake bars are delicious, easy to make, and topped with the cutest sparkling cranberries! Perfect for the holidays!
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Tasty Jalapeno Cranberry Salsa
This Cranberry Salsa will add a little extra spice to your holiday season. It’s a simple salsa, made with fresh cranberries along with a little bit of jalapeno heat.
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Cranberry Tea with Warming Spices
This easy homemade cranberry tea is made with fresh or frozen cranberries, water, and warming spices. Add a splash of bourbon for a winter cocktail!
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